The American Red Cross is offering assistance to the victims whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the fire and will be holding a meeting today at 10 a.m. at the Big Pine School to discuss disaster assistance.

Despite the extreme winds, firefighters were able to quickly contain this fire due to the work and cooperation between the volunteer, state, local and federal firefighters, we well as the law enforcement agencies and public works departments.

Phone Number: (760) 873-2427 (Center Fire Information)

Donations for the victims of the fire can now be made to IMACA

Checks can be made out to IMACA, with the memo specifying “Big Pine Fire”, and sent to PO Box 845, Bishop, CA 93515. You can also bring the check to our office at 224 South Main St.